Leak Detection

Compressed Air

Compressed air is one of the three highest cost utilities in use at your plant. It is also one of the least maintained in terms of system leaks. Leaks are expensive and wasteful, but most often ignored.  Finding and fixing leaks is an easy way to reduce energy costs but finding them is not easy because of background noise.  A good quality ultrasonic detector can hear leak turbulence despite the ambient noise of the factory floor.  The high frequency component of a leak is directional making it easy to locate its source.  A compressed air survey with an SDT270 Leak Surveyor Kit once per quarter can reveal savings potential in the millions of dollars and benefit facilities managers looking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and lighten their carbon footprint.

 

Vacuum

Like compressed air leaks, vacuum leaks can cause grief for manufacturers who rely on negative pressure for their processes. Vacuum leaks represent energy waste, but they also affect product quality. Methods for finding vacuum leaks are similar to those used for positive pressure leaks. Since the turbulent flow produced by the leak is drawn inward, finding these leaks requires the inspector to be much closer to the leak source. In many instances vacuum leaks are found using the RS1 Needle Contact Probe.  

Other Leaks

Any gas under pressure will produce turbulent flow at the leak site making it detectable with airborne ultrasound inspection. To help start, maintain, or regenerate your leak detection program we've posted resources that you can read online or download.

 

Contact an SDT Ultrasound Expert today to discuss implementing an ultrasound program at your facility.